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Join us in Richmond to fight for a cleaner, healthier Virginia
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| Online registration has closed, there will be onsite registration Saturday at a cost of $30.00. |
Online registration has closed, there will be onsite registration Saturday at a cost of $30.00.
When: December 3, 2011
Where: House Room 3, Capitol Building
(1000 Bank Street, Richmond VA 23219)
Cost: $25.00 (Register by Dec. 1)
Are you ready for the biggest environmental fight in decades? There's going to be a showdown in Richmond. Join us and we will help you understand the complex issues and give you the tools to communicate with lawmakers. Train with us for a 2012 victory!
Why Attend VCN's 2012 General Assembly Preview
There’s going to be a showdown in Richmond. Proponents of uranium mining have spent more than $1 million to convince lawmakers to lift the ban that has protected drinking water for 30 years. Conspiracy theorists within the Tea Party are out to dismantle Virginia’s smart growth laws. The governor has made the controversial practice of nutrient credit trading a centerpiece of his Chesapeake cleanup plans.
This training will prepare you to speak knowledgeably on these vital environmental issues. It is the perfect preparation for the Conservation Lobby Day in January. The workshop is open to anyone interested in learning how to impact environmental policy at the state level, so feel free to invite your friends. Registration includes meals and a copy of Our Common Agenda, Virginia Conservation Network’s 2012 briefing book.
What You Can Expect
The day begins with an overview of VCN's 2012 Conservation Briefing Book -- your go-to guide for conservation at the state capitol. Breakout sessions provide the opportunity to learn about in detail about four important conservation issues.
Agenda
- 9:00 a.m.- 9:30 a.m. Registration & Coffee
- 9:30 a.m.- 10:00 a.m. Plenary Session I - Overview of 2012 Conservation Priorities
- 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Breakout Session I - Nutrient Credit Trading OR Clean Energy Reform
- 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Breakout Session II – Uranium Mining OR Transportation and Urban Development Areas
- 12:00 p.m - 12:30 p.m. Lunch
- 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. Plenary Session II – Special Guest TBA
- 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Breakout Session III - Lobbying 101 OR Lobbying 201
Lobbying 101 for Beginners
- 1:00pm - 2:00pm: How a Bill
Becomes a Law and Lobbying with Your Neighbors (the Legislative Contact Team
model)
- 2:00pm - 2:30pm: Building Relationships with Your Legislators: The importance of and tips on how
to build a relationship with your legislator
- 2:30pm - 3:00pm: Communicating with
Your Legislator During Session: How do you make sure your voice is
heard by the legislators during fast pace of the legislative session.
Lobbying 201 Advanced Lobbying Training
- 1:00pm - 2:00pm: Working
Effectively with Your Legislator & Strengthening Your Citizen
Lobby Team: Whether he or she is supportive,
undecided or opposed to your issue, what is the best way to work with a
legislator and how can you ensure your citizen lobby team is working
effectively as a team.
- 2:00pm - 2:30pm: Getting Your
Communities' Voice Heard Over the Lobbyists' During Session: What is/are some of most effective
ways to amplify the voice of your communities and when are the best
times to get the attention of your legislator during the General
Assembly.
- 2:30 - 3:00pm: Strengthening
Your Relationship With Your Legislators
Register by Dec. 1
Register now for Conservation Lobby Day and Save $5
When: Jan. 23
Where: Richmond CenterStage, Rhythm Hall
Save $5 when you register for both the General Assembly Preview on Dec. 3 and Conservation Lobby Day on Jan. 23. Your lawmakers need to hear from you! Get the latest on environmental legislation at Conservation Lobby Day, then share what you have learned with legislators face-to-face. The issues at hand—uranium mining, budget cuts, Chesapeake restoration—are too important to leave in the hands of paid lobbyists.
Online registration has closed, there will be onsite registration Saturday at a cost of $30.00.
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